Player Ratings: Liverpool’s Underwhelming Performance Against Leeds

**Alisson Becker (6/10):**
Although not heavily tested, Alisson had a moment of concern when he nearly allowed Ethan Ampadu to score due to a poor outside-of-the-boot pass.

**Conor Bradley (6/10):**
Defensively sound, Bradley fulfilled his responsibilities but fell short of expectations in contributing to the attack, lacking cohesion with Frimpong.

**Ibrahima Konate (6/10):**
In contrast to his previous match against Leeds, the French defender maintained his focus and avoided any critical errors throughout the match.

**Virgil van Dijk (6/10):**
Van Dijk showcased his dominant presence, although he was fortunate that Leeds substitute Calvert-Lewin was marginally offside during a late goal attempt. He also came close to scoring with a header from a corner.

**Andy Robertson (6/10):**
Selected as left-back over Kerkez, Robertson defended well but failed to provide significant threat down the left side.

**Ryan Gravenberch (6/10):**
Gravenberch displayed steadiness, winning possession and simplifying play with his passing, but he didn’t exert the control over the game that is expected from him.

**Curtis Jones (6/10):**
Jones was lively in the first half, effectively utilizing the ball and attempting long-range shots. However, his impact diminished over time, leading to his substitution.

**Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10):**
Szoboszlai maintained a strong work ethic and delivered a nice pass to Frimpong in the first half, yet he lacked offensive impact overall.

**Jeremie Frimpong (7/10):**
Starting on the right wing in Salah’s absence, Frimpong troubled Gabriel Gudmundsson with his speed. It was unfortunate that his efforts did not culminate in a goal before he transitioned to right-back.

**Hugo Ekitike (7/10):**
Ekitike performed well as the leading striker, showcasing strength and awareness while creating a great opportunity for Wirtz. He faced limited service but demonstrated potential throughout the match.

**Florian Wirtz (6/10):**
Wirtz was active in the first half, having a goal-bound attempt blocked, but struggled in the second half, indicating ongoing fitness issues, and was substituted after 66 minutes.

**Milos Kerkez (5/10):**
Substituted in for Robertson, Kerkez was unable to influence the game, despite his efforts on the left flank.

**Alexis Mac Allister (5/10):**
Coming on for Jones, Mac Allister’s performance was underwhelming, appearing far from his previous season’s form.

**Cody Gakpo (5/10):**
Brought on for Wirtz as part of a triple substitution, Gakpo struggled to make an impact, mainly attempting to cut inside onto his stronger right foot.

**Federico Chiesa (N/A):**
Chiesa was introduced late in the match as a replacement for Bradley but had little time to make an impact.

**Rio Ngumoha (N/A):**
Ngumoha came on for Frimpong with just a few minutes remaining.

**Arne Slot (5/10):**
While Slot’s decision to deploy Frimpong on the right wing yielded some success, his tactical changes in the second half failed to positively influence the match. Despite Liverpool’s decent run, their overall performance remains concerning, indicating that Slot has significant work ahead to enhance team dynamics.